First Time Starting My Late Grandaddys 1946 J-3 Cub (Update #40)

This is a video of the first start up on my late Grandaddys J-3 Cub. I started it up on the same date (4-20) as what the picture on the luggage lid was made when my Grandaddy did a maiden flight after he restored it in 1975-76.
This was a BIG day for me as well as my friends and family. We had about 5 or 6 cameras rolling at the same time so I tried to add a little from each angle in there. Hopefully you all will like it. Lol. I’m not good at editing videos as you can tell. Lol. Thanks for watching!
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[@ColeAviation]

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has watched my videos! I am blown away at how fast this video has taken off. Be sure to hit that subscribe button and notification bell for the flight video coming real SOON. You DON’T want to miss that one. 😁👍🏼 Thanks again & May God bless you all!!

[@louislandi938]

Is there any pilot who doesn’t love Cubs? I’m sooo glad you kept her the correct color! Cubs are yellow, not blue, green, red, etc.!

[@Andre-ww5sr]

I love Cubs And I am glad that he kept het yellow to

[@gavinmonson6574]

I've worked on several antique aircraft restorations, and it looks like you've done a museum-quality restoration! Great work!

[@N72Pilot]

Beautiful job!! You laid down one heck of a nice paint job on her...Grand Dad has to be smiling.

[@donlaxton2073]

My grandfather was a "flying farmer," they flew Jenny's and just about antthing else they could get airborn. A group of them started an airport in Auburn, NY. When I was a little kid, he used to fly his J3 (equipped with skiis) to my house a couple of miles away, land in a field out front and take me for a ride. Once he came dressed as Santa. What times those were! That J3 of your grandaddy's is just beautiful!!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much for the awesome story. 😁👍🏼 I greatly appreciate your comment.

[@andrewcarr3650]

Your Grandad would be proud of you.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Very nice. It’s alive! Happy and excited for you!

[@stephensmith4480]

I came here purely by chance and I`m glad I did. Beautiful old Aircraft like these, deserve to be given a new lease of life and you have done a Fantastic job on this one. Your Grand Father would be proud my friend. Best wishes from The UK.

[@ColeAviation]

Thanks mate! I greatly appreciate the kind words. 🙂 You are right. These old vintage planes deserve the best that we can give them. We are only care takers of these old girls. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe and be on the look out for new uploads coming SOON. I been editing on a couple videos. 😉👌🏼

[@stephensmith4480]

@@ColeAviation 😊👍.

[@mmanut]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PLANE✈️. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@ColeAviation]

Thanks! 😁👌🏼

[@hammer6238]

What a nice tribute to your Grand Dad. You've got it looking good!

[@Song-Dog-Archery]

Thats pure music right there. Sounds awesome, even better that it started on the first pull thru.

[@ColeAviation]

Yes sir. Very first pull man. That’s a Continental for ya. 😁👍🏼

[@Song-Dog-Archery]

@@ColeAviation yeah we have a c90 on ours, but has been hopped up. You're not far now.

[@kay9782]

Great work!! Looks and sounds very pretty. God bless granddaddy for inspiration!!

[@paulmartin1083]

My dad owned two J3 Cubs. He built and sold many manifold heaters so the plane could be flown in the winter. He also built another fuel tank that was positioned over and behind the rear passenger seat. This made the J3 a more versatile and allowed it to fly greater distances. Thanks for restoring a J3 cub. Memories as a child in the passenger seat!!🥰

[@ColeAviation]

What a cool story of your dad. Sounds like he had a HUGE love for Cubs like my Grandaddy had. 😁 Thank you for the kind words. God bless!

[@boss2234]

We know not where life will take us or the legacy we will leave behind.the love of god is grater than all we can imagine.even in a cub.

[@ColeAviation]

AMEN!!! Thanks for watching!! God bless!

[@eclipser2004]

Great plane, video, and story. Can't wait to see it in the air

[@ColeAviation]

I greatly appreciate it. 😁

[@LJDRVR]

Nice work, Cole. I really love what you did with the inside of the baggage compartment to honor your grandad. I'm sure he was very proud of who you are a what you've accomplished. I can't wait to y'all fly. Be safe.

[@bigmanue2291]

Your granddaddy would be so proud of you. Love your videos

[@Acrisa01]

Chad, my friend! C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!! Is an amazing moment, and is the end of a long waiting, from here it will be much more easy to see it flying! Your Grandfather is watching you and at least like me, almost in tears! Un gran abrazo y Felicidades desde Chile South America!!. If you ever come here, we will fly in my J3! Enjoy the moment is quiete special!!

[@leeroyholloway4277]

I've known that airplane pretty much my whole life. Flew in it as a kid, flew it solo as a teenager. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the rebuild and the first run. Stay after it, Cuz.... she'll be in the air soon !!

[@ColeAviation]

Cuz I can’t than you enough for the small things you’ve helped me on. We will be flying this gym SOON. 🤙🏼😁

[@supergarbonzo4843]

It's a beautiful thing and I was glad to be apart of this journey God bless my best to you and yours

[@jwald6795]

Looks like you did a fantastic job.

[@jamesburns2232]

Anybody who has ever properly covered a fabric covered airplane deserves all the congratulations they can get for it.

[@ColeAviation]

I greatly do appreciate it. It has definitely been a true labor of love. Thanks for watching.

[@frostyfrost4094]

Big smile on my face.....thank you

[@worldsfastestkayaks4404]

SOUNDS so Good and Looks Amazing! "Love it when a PLAN,...(E) comes together".👍

[@KGFlyer55]

Congratulations, shes beautiful, grandad would be proud

[@bepopham]

For those of us that were friends (and students) of your grandfather, this was an emotional moment for us. The videos of your work are very much appreciated.

[@ColeAviation]

You truly don’t know how much that means to me. Thank you so much! Grandaddy was definitely a one of a kind man. For sure. 😁

[@beunbad]

Hey man good for you restoring your Grandfathers plane! Videos like this fire me up to get back into aviation !

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much!! It’s definitely been a labor of love that’s for sure. 😁👍🏼

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Hi brother. Unfortunately, I was not made aware of your latest video by KZbin. Whatever. Congratulations on your successful project. I am very happy to see the Piper outside the workshop again and to hear the sound of the engine. I admired your work and perseverance from the beginning. Now it won't be long before you bring her to the airfield for the maiden. Due to the current situation, it is unfortunately not possible to be an eyewitness to this extraordinary moment. Good luck and God bless you. 🙏🤗

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind comment my brother!! It sure would be nice if you could be there for the BIG moment when she takes to the skies. 😁👌🏼

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@ColeAviation Give me a wink some days before it will take place and be sure that someone with a camera is taking a good video of that moment. 😍👍

[@scottnix4991]

Love how the test stand is a forklift. This reminds me of the time my Dad rebuilt a Taylorcraft BC-12 in our single car garage in Panhandle Texas. The fuselage was recovered but the bare-bone wings were still hanging from the rafters. Dad took me out for a wingless taxi ride around town. And I mean all over town. Everybody smiled and waved. Had many great flights in it after it was finished.This video is a wonderful tribute to your Grandpa. I have a feeling he's watching from above.

[@ColeAviation]

Hello Scott! What a great story and memories you have with your dad. 😁 You can find the video where my Grandaddy and son taxied around the yard and THEN they went up the hill and I had to chase them and turn the tail around for them so it wouldn’t drop off in the ditch. 😂 Thanks for your comment!! 😁👍🏼

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Great to see the story behind this plane. Best of luck in the future.

[@FlyXenonRC]

That’s is such a fantastic looking machine! You have certainly made this plane look better than new

[@DieselRamcharger]

youre lucky to have a piece of family history like that. cool neighbors too.

[@timstarks3714]

Thanks...I could close my eyes and smell it and feel the Wind

[@skipharm]

WOOO! I might’ve screamed with ya when she fired up. Lol what a sight that must be. Thanks for posting and documenting this journey of yours for us to enjoy.

[@rodgerhecht3623]

Wow what a beautiful job rebuilding your granddaddys cubby. He is proud of all of you that got it done . Keep us posted ,would love to see it flying again .

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you for the kind words brother!

[@joycethomas8868]

Grandpa’s proud !!

[@antoniocomputersbarreto7429]

Beautiful. The sound of music in my ears. God bless

[@14facts]

I think I am nearly as excited as You are to see this beauty coming back to life.

[@aleinhunter9927]

I used to fly ulta lights. Real death traps. Cubby is 100 times better. You cranked her up may adrenaline spiked shivers down my spine. Brings you to life. Good flying boys.

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you Neil! Yea sir ultralights can be pretty risky for sure. No offense but this is a REal CUB. Not a Cubby. 😂 A Cubby is a Wag Aero version of a REal Cub. 🤣 But yeah I been restoring this old girl for 4 years now. And I mean all by myself. Except for a SMALL hand full of parts my cousin Rex repaired for me. But she’s definitely part of the family because we’ve had her for over 50 years. Every since 1968. Thanks again for watching! God bless!

[@e-rj8984]

You have done a really BEAUTIFUL work on this lovely old Lady 👍🇺🇸 Top restoration 🌷

[@robinj.9329]

I'd bet that the Spirit of your Grandfather is going to be with you EVERY TIME you take this plane up!

[@angelreading5098]

What could be better than this as a fine tribute to your grand daddy,he will always be flying alongside you,nice job on the restoration so many happy hours and look forward to monitoring your progress.

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I sure miss my Grandaddy for sure. I know without a shadow of a doubt that he is ALWAYS right by my side. 😁 God bless! Chad

[@aleinhunter9927]

A real classic. Responsive air craft. Good job guys your preserving history. Look fantastic.

[@aaronbugaiski2487]

Beautiful plane job well done. That must be some kinda special being it was your grand dads.

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much!! Yes sir it is a VERY SPECIAL airplane. Literally part of the family. We’ve had her since 1968. Flying all those years at that.

[@1capcarl]

Wow, I love this project !!! Congratulations. Your grandfather would be very proud of what you have done with this plane.

[@Kraals]

Thank you for doing such a beautiful job on the restoration, one - because it's a Cub, it deserve it and two - because it was your Grandaddy's he deserves it. Cubs have a special place in my heart. I took my first instruction in a Super Cub at age 14.

[@MrJmaviles]

Beautiful work with a great story behind it...your story brings back great memories of my Dad and how we both shared a love for aviation.. great Job ! congratulations on a beautiful restore.. cant wait to see that beautiful machine where it belongs .. Up in the air.

[@davetelling]

What a sweet story! God bless you all for your hard work in restoring this beautiful airplane, and memorializing your granddaddy!

[@chrisstang1966]

Wow, that Cub is better than new. Sounds great, looks fantastic. I’ve never seen a paint job on fabric that looks that good. It looks like glass. You can tell that plane was restored with a lot of love.

[@hgl23rj]

oh lord how many times we just forget to thank those helped us for a life , oh my god. beautiful dedicatory.

[@tsmgguy]

Everything old is new again! Great journey, thanks for sharing it.

[@ColeAviation]

Amen. 😁👌🏼 And she flys just as beautiful as she looks to. Absolutely perfect. 😁 Who ever built it must have knew what they were doing. 😂

[@tsmgguy]

@@ColeAviation That would be YOU!

[@ColeAviation]

@@tsmgguy 😂😉👍🏼

[@michelewhite536]

Fantastic. You are awesome wonderful job. I can't wait to get there.

[@pierrem.martelli5173]

Quel avion magnifique ! Une restauration très réussie, bravo !

[@easttexan2933]

I was thinking of a time in the middle 60s when I soloed my first J3 Cub. Del Rentzel Airport, Nacogdoches, TX. Loved flying around couple hundred feet up over the countryside with the door flap open. Just loved it. We had a couple grass strips and I purposely let the grass get a little high and would make wheel landings and start the wheels rolling on the tops of the grass. Such fun. You have a really beautiful Cub. I know you're proud of it.

[@terryboehler5752]

I remember the sound of the tall grass on the belly of a bergfalke 3. Harvey young airport , 1966. 14 year old pilot. Ssssssssssssss.

[@theoldbear1943]

Your workmanship is a direct reflection of your love, respect and devotion to your Granddaddy. Bless you, sadly too many Grand Children have zero respect for their parents , Grandparents or themselves

[@ColeAviation]

I greatly do appreciate the kind words. My daddy and my Grandaddy were my two biggest heroes. They both made me into the creative man that I am today. 😁 And I totally do agree with you. It is very sad how kids treat their parents and grandparents.

[@johnderby8921]

Loved this video soo much!!! You covered a lot of territory very well. Nice to see Granddad too...Love to fly the Cub! Take a passenger up with the doors and window open, then stick your arms out in the cool breeze! Produces some interesting comments. You are blessed to have this outstanding example. CLEAR! NH

[@hulado]

sure is a beauty. the instrument panel looks great. thanks.

[@brushbros]

The cousins got the wings.

[@wayartio]

What a great restoration! I learned on one just like it! Thank you,

[@ColeAviation]

That’s awesome!! Thank you so much!! And thank for watching.

[@cjjenson8212]

I came here from Mike Patey and his Scrappy cub. Talk about a world of difference. And yet I enjoy both equally ☺️

[@ColeAviation]

Man I greatly do appreciate it. I know I am no where near the craftsman that Mike Patey is. 😂 I greatly do appreciate you taking the time to visit my channel and watch my videos. Hope you find everything interesting. 😁👌🏼

[@MrBer43]

I still think there the best little puddle jumpers around😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@EvilMerlin]

Congrats. I learned to fly in a 1942 J3. With the A40-2 no less. You've done a great job on the restoration. Looks like they do new.

[@radiocontrolegliders782]

NOW THATS REAL FUN. MISS OUR CUB

[@ColeAviation]

Thanks! It’s definitely a huge part of the family. 😁

[@67osorio]

Awesome tribute to your grandfather, and that J3 is a beauty! Thanks for sharing.

[@williamdavis3509]

Beautiful 😍‼️ Thanks for the memories. 👍✌️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rcjrpilot]

Awesome awesome project thanks for sharing very good video love it

[@richardschindler8822]

She’s a beauty. I had a basket case Cub back in the early 80’s, but never really got it going. Life gets in the way sometimes. So nice to see something like this.

[@speedyfpv7104]

Congrats man! Beautiful cub!

[@2thehook773]

My first solo was in a 46! BEAUTIFUL

[@PhillipHall01]

Awesome! Love it!!!!! 👍🏻

[@Johnsen72]

Wonderful! Emotional to see your Grandad, you can really see that this restoration meant the world to him.

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much for your kind words my brother! This airplane was his baby for sure. He owned it for 51 years before he gave it to me CHRISTman of 2018. 😁👌🏼

[@chrisdodge65]

Where is the altimeter? A Cub don't need no stinking altimeter! J-3 forever ❤️

[@ColeAviation]

😂😂😂👍🏼

[@waterskipilot145]

I'm so excited for you. I get misty every time I watch your videos. My grandpa taught me to fly too. He left us not long ago. I'd give anything to go flying with him again. I can't wait for you to get that bird in the air. I know your granddaddy is proud. Beautiful work.

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you keeping up with me. So sorry for your loss. It is so hard to see them go. God bless!

[@waterskipilot145]

@@ColeAviation That's the truth. It's hard. But, I have many good memories and a pretty great life because of him. Not a day goes by without thinking about him. Take care, I'll keep an eye out for the next video.

[@bobshaw4063]

So sorry for your loss . May he RIP . It's not easy on any of us when our loved ones pass away no matter how old we are . She sounds great .

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

My first air plane ride was in one of those but a 4 seater, 1963 when i was 13 yrs old. cost $6.00 for me and 6 each for my 2 cousins at Griswold's air port in Madison CT. Oldman Griswold would slide his cigar band up about half way and off we go. We saved up our allowance's for a month to go up . I think he was in his mid 60's back then and had been flying since his late teens. what a thrill it was to go up so high and fly over my home town and house in Guilford, CT. You did a fine job on that one.

[@ColeAviation]

What a fantastic story. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your flying experience with me. Nothing like the “old” days right. 😁👌🏼

[@coryturner9140]

Beautiful airplane!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you!

[@kentmckean6795]

Brings back memories of my 48 Aeronca Chief. Got it in the early 70's but only had her for 5 years. The previous owner had painted the cowl (inside the windshield gloss black like I see you have done). The gloss black was a PITA anytime the sun was shining as it reflected like a mirror. I highly suggest you change your plan and paint the upper inside cowl flat black, it will make flying on sunny days so much more enjoyable and safer. Love the work you have put into this restoration and I am truly sorry your Grandaddy didn't get to see the final project through (But I am sure he is looking down with a smile).

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words sir. 😁👍🏼

[@psgflier]

Great job Cole, Piper never made such a good looking Cub. Gramps would be grinning ear to ear!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much!!! It’s definitely a fine piece of Jewelry. 😁👌🏼

[@jamesbrooks2962]

Gran daddy is proud!!!! I just binged the videos and I am proud. You have done a bucket list item of mine. Thank you so much for this!!!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you SO MUCH James!! That really means a LOT. I tell ya...I sure do miss my Grandaddy. It’s definitely been a labor of love for sure. But she’s a couple weeks away from flying. 😁👌🏼 Thanks again fir the kind words!

[@eddyson2638]

Beautiful!!!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much!!

[@eddyson2638]

You’ll enjoy flying her! She looks better than brand new! What a great tribute to your grandad!

[@jpascaln]

Your love for your Grandfather and Aviation is clear. The Piper J3 Cub has to be a favorite of all aircraft. 👍🏼

[@ColeAviation]

I greatly appreciate your comment! My Grandaddy was my best friend for sure. 😁

[@janebiggers5292]

I know your grandad was so happy.

[@nashguy207]

Way to go. Thanks so much for sharing. I know this has been a long time coming for you buddy. I couldn't believe how easy and fast it started and smooth as silk. Awesome day and awesome video!!

[@decoysk]

GREAT MEMORIES WITH FAMILY !

[@ColeAviation]

Amen!! 😁👌🏼 Thank you so much!!

[@kevinwhitted2147]

My father had one of these when I was a kid it's a real easy plane to fly I learn to fly it by watching my dad when I was 11 years old I flew his

[@dedwin8930]

Sounds outstanding! That must have been a big thrill!!

[@ColeAviation]

YES IT WAS. 😁👍🏼 I had been waiting for a LONG time for that day. I’m getting ready to put the wings on now. 😁

[@Jbmc65]

Beautiful Job sir, Glad to see your cousin involved. Shame your gramps didn’t get to see his beautiful cub reborn. I will now check out the tribute. All the best.

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you John! Here is a tribute video I made to him when he past a couple years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DVfahmps-gas0

[@suptrto]

Amazing restoration, and an amazing tribute to your Grandpa and your family... God Bless; Kenny

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much! If you haven’t seen the tribute video I made when he passed away the link is in the description of this video. It’s a GREAT video as well.

[@seybrew1]

I am in love this guy - his passion and eye for details - astonishing - looking forward for next video. keep it flying mate!!!

[@ColeAviation]

Hello mate! I greatly appreciate the kind words. As you can see...I LOVE aviation and love building show quality airplanes. 😁👍🏼

[@mikefinney5269]

Very cool Chad! Mike Finney

[@ColeAviation]

Thanks brother! 👍🏼

[@whoanelly737-8]

What a beauty!

[@Zulu.Foxtrot.82]

Beautiful

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much! 👍🏼

[@wthile]

Its beautiful Im thankful that you were able to get it all back together.. amazing.. my first flight was in this same type of airplane. LOVE it..

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you!

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

What a great tribute to your late grandfather. Pretty sure he’s smiling down at his grandson!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words and taking the time out of your day to watch this. If you haven’t seen the tribute video I made of him be sure to check it out. The link is in this video description. 😁👌🏼

[@MrKoladge]

Its sounds SO GOOD HERE on KZbin I can imagine how good it sounds in person. Good luck can’t wait to see the Maiden Voyage...

[@edmoore3910]

god bless you for saving this cub...

[@ColeAviation]

I greatly appreciate that. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have put WELL Over $50k in this old girl and I seriously wouldn’t take a Million dollars for it right now. That’s da Gods honest truth.

[@judycaudle631]

Well! I just shed some happy tears!!!! Are you going to fly it???

[@fredwienbarg5051]

Lucky you. Good work! I soloed in one in 1961. Envious!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch this. It has definitely been a labor of love for sure. 😁

[@charlesfoster141]

That was great fun. I have owned and flown many J-3 Cubs back in the day. Very nice job on the restoration!

[@ColeAviation]

Thank you for your comment!! If you haven’t seen the tribute video I made when he passed away the link is in the description of this video. It’s a GREAT video as well. 😁👌🏼

[@SuzetteLiveTunes]

Wow I love it / keep it coming

[@jasonsfilmcameras1420]

Just found your channel and it very much warms my heart the story behind this cub. Very much looking forward to seeing wings back on this beautiful bird.

[@ColeAviation]

I want to say THANK YOU so much for watching! I really appreciate the kind words as well. This airplane is BIG part of my late Grandfather. Every time I look at it I see my Granddaddy. He truly LOVED his Cub. If you haven’t done so already be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell for future updates. 😁👍🏼

[@jasonsfilmcameras1420]

@@ColeAviation my late grandfather worked on the Lancaster bombers during WW2 ( I'm British )

[@ColeAviation]

@@jasonsfilmcameras1420 -That is so cool. 😁 I’m sure he told you some GREAT stories over the years.